Teeth can be subjected to very high forces when we eat and chew and although the enamel of teeth is the hardest substance in the body, we can place them at great risk of wear if they are grinding against each other excessively. Mouthguards have a great benefit in preventing this in patients who are known to grind their teeth.

Because of this common problem, at the neem tree we are able to provide you with a fully customised mouthguard which has been carefully moulded and adapted to the shape of your mouth and teeth. The mouthguard acts to protect your teeth and prevent further damage.

In patients who are known to grind their teeth, great stress can be placed on the muscles which control the jaw which can result in muscular facial pain. Mouthguard can absorb the stress put on to the jaws and can often alleviate these symptoms.

At the neem tree we are very protective of our patients’ teeth. As a result we are also able to provide patients with sports mouth guards to protect the teeth. Sports such as rugby, hockey and boxing are all contact sports which can result in damaged teeth. The sports mouth guards we provide are again fully customised and moulded to the shape of your teeth and mouth to fully protect them during any contact sport.

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frequently asked questions

What are mouthguards used for?

Mouthguards come in various guises and are used to help many conditions and habits. They can be used for sports (i.e. Rugby, Boxing, Lacrosse), grinding at night and or as whitening trays for tooth whitening.

What do sports guards do?

They are used to cushion the teeth and jaws in the event of an impact. They can offer protection against jaw injuries, teeth breaking, cuts to the lip or tongue.

My night grinding guard is uncomfortable. Do I have to wear it every night?

Although, like anything, when you are first fitted with one of these, it will feel strange, by persisting with it and getting it adjusted until it is comfortable, eventually, you will get used to it. The more it is worn, the more your teeth will be protected against fractures and jaw ache and the more your muscles will be given time to relax.